A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2450814 Details
Epoch: 113 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2452202 epoch_slot_no: 11402 block_no: 2450699 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1666 time: 2019-04-14 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeed5a055d8acf2723d25a9caabf9c381448f547c3467d5a78af271ee6b16a48fBlock Operator
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